The Magic of Embroidered Couture
Atelier. Runway. Museum.
From the fascinating & elaborate fashions of the Elizabethan Era to more recent creations of couturier Guo Pei, it is quite clear why designers have incorporated intricate embroidery into their unique collections; always bringing a sense of magical escapism whether adding character in film or wisping by on the runways for to jump into our hearts.
These popular and unforgettable images showcase the details of the work handcrafted and carefully handled by the most gifted ateliers and artisans in the world-most of whom are never revealed.
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Dolce & Gabbana, Armani Prive`, Valentino, Elie Saab, Chanel, Rahul Mishra, Michelle Carragher, JPG, Oscar de la Renta, Moschino, Alexander McQueen, Pnina Tornai,
Zuhair Murad, Manish Arora, Galia Lahav
“Back then, embroidery was rare — especially on clothing. I remember seeing some embroidered pieces of cloth torn out of old clothes in a store in Beijing. Inspired by these elements, and the tales of lavishly embroidered gowns my grandmother told me about when I was a child, I began to incorporate the art into my creations.” Guo Pei